From: Dave Reitze [reitze@phys.ufl.edu] Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 8:33 AM To: lsc-all@ligo.org Subject: Gravitational Wave Faculty Positions at AEI Hannover Dear Colleagues, Karsten Danzmann has asked me to forward this announcement to you regarding several faculty positions that have opened up at the AEI Hannover. Please see below for more information and application procedures and deadlines. Best Regards, Dave ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Several GW Faculty Positions to fill at the AEI Hannover We have obtained several incremental Faculty Positions at all levels at the AEI Hannover and the Leibniz Universitaet Hannover in the framework of the Cluster of Excellence QUEST in the Excellence Initiative of the German Government. Summaries are attached. For details, please consult the Website www.questhannover.de or send an email to office-hannover@aei.mpg.de. If you are interested, please submit your application soon. We will begin screening applications starting April 2 but screening will continue until suitable candidates have been found. Best regards, Karsten Danzmann ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Professor (W 3) of Theoretical Physics The ideal candidate will do research work on (1) the physics of macroscopic quantum objects as encountered in the design of the next generations of laser interferometric gravitational wave observatories; (2) Astrophysical and observational implications of the improved sensitivities that will result; (3) Astrophysical and cosmological sources of gravitational radiation and their observational properties. The position will be based at the Institute for Theoretical Physics of Leibniz Universit?t Hannover, with a simultaneous appointment as an Adjunct Full Professor at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute). We are particularly interested in promoting women in the context of the statutory regulations and, therefore, specifically encourage applications from qualified women. Applications from international candidates are highly encouraged. The Leibniz Universitaet Hannover places great value on an international orientation of teaching and research, with a special emphasis on the intensive supervision and support of students and involvement of the university in the Region Hannover and in Lower Saxony. In order to promote this, the faculty expects the successful candidate to center his/her life in the Region Hannover. Handicapped applicants will be given preference in case of equal qualifications +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Professor (W 2) of Experimental Physics The successful candidate will work on the design of and preparation for the next generations of ground-based laser interferometric gravitational wave observatories. This will involve theoretical studies and extensive simulations, but also experimental work and preparatory breadboarding and prototyping. Experience in precision laser measurements and modeling of complex optical systems is required. The position will be based at the Institute for Gravitational Physics of Leibniz Universit?t Hannover, with a simultaneous appointment as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute), Appropriate participation in the large research projects of the institute is expected. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Leader (Juniorprofessor W1) of Junior Research Group "Fundamental noise sources in future laser Interferometers" The successful candidate will work on fundamental noise sources encountered in future generations of laser-interferometric gravitational wave detectors. This includes development and application of non-classical laser interferometry, new sources of squeezed light, and novel optical applications. The position will be based at the Institute for Gravitational Physics of the Leibniz Universit?t Hannover, with a simultaneous appointment as an Adjunct Juniorprofessor at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute). The position is endowed with generous personnel and equipment resources. The appointment will be for an initial period of three years that can be extended up to six years after successful evaluation ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Leader (Juniorprofessor W1) of Junior Research Group "Next generation geodesy missions" The successful candidate will work on the design of and preparation for the next generation of geodesy satellite missions based on laser interferometric tracking between drag-free space-craft, and possibly gradiometry and matter wave interferometry. Experience in precision laser measurements is required and experience with space instrumentation design is desirable. The position will be based at the Institute for Gravitational Physics of the Leibniz Universit?t Hannover, with a simultaneous appointment as an Adjunct Juniorprofessor at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute). This position is endowed with generous personnel and equipment resources. The work will be carried out in close collaboration with the Institut f¨¹r Erdmessung of the Leibniz Universit?t Hannover. The appointment will be for an initial period of three years that can be extended up to six years after successful evaluation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ************************************************************************ ************ David Reitze Professor of Physics PO Box 118440 University of Florida Gainesville, FL 32611-8440 Ph: 352-392-3582 fax: 352-392-3591 e-mail: reitze@phys.ufl.edu http://www.phys.ufl.edu/~reitze ************************************************************************ ************